2026 APCDA Hybrid Conference

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2026 APCDA Hybrid Conference

April 20 - 30, 2026

Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The Asia Pacific Career Development Association (APCDA) provides an international forum for sharing career development ideas and experiences in the Asia Pacific. The audience will consist of delegates from many Asian countries and areas, as well as other parts of the world. The conference provides opportunities for networking, sharing among practitioners, and identifying new resources. Join us online or In-person to share and discover new ideas and visions of the future.

Organizer: Asia Pacific Career Development Association
Host: Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya

Keynote Speakers

Shaping a Sustainable and Inclusive Career Ecosystem: A Collective Call to Action, Dr. William E. Donald, Associate Professor of Sustainable Careers and Human Resource Management. Southampton Business School, University of Southampton, UK

Holistic Human Development, Prof. Dr. Ahmad Zabidi Abdul Razak, Dean, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia

Malaysia's Social Protection Journey, Dr. Mohammed Azmn Aziz, Geoup Chief Executive Officer, Social Security Organization, Malaysia

It Takes a Village: Bridging the Diversity Disconnect in Career Development, Dr. Roberta Borgen, President, Life Strategies Ltd., Canada

Caring and Equitable Society, Dr. Ahmad Shamsuri Muhamad, Head, Department of Educational Psychology & Counseling, Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya

Conference Audience

All presentations will be in English. The audience will be international, consisting of delegates from many Asian and Pacific countries and regions, the US and Canada. Networking, sharing among practitioners, and identifying new resources are important aspects of this conference. The first week will be totally virtual and will include breakout sessions (6 simultaneous sessions). The second week will be in-person and broadcast to our virtual attendees. Recorded presentations will be available for 3 months after the conference.

Schedule (Malaysia Time Zone)

April 20 - 24: 100% Virtual, 6 simultaneous presentations during each time period.

Mon, Apr 20	9 AM - 2 PM	Breakout sessions
Wed, Apr 22	9 AM - 2 PM	Breakout sessions
Fri, Apr 24	9 AM - 2 PM	Breakout sessions

April 27 - 30: Hybrid: In-person in Kuala Lumpur, Live-streamed to Virtual Attendees

Mon, Apr 27	9 AM - Noon	Hybrid	Professional Development Institutes (PDI)
	1 - 4 PM	In-person only	Lunch at the Autism Cafe and City Tour
	6 - 8 PM	In-person only	Meetup Dinner
Tue, Apr 28	9 AM - 1 PM	Hybrid	In-person Opening Ceremony, Keynotes, and Awards Ceremony
	1 - 2 PM	In-person only	Lunch
	2 - 5 PM	In-person only	In-person Roundtables
	6 - 8 PM	In-person only	Reception and Cultural Gala
Wed, Apr 29	9 AM - 12,30 PM	Hybrid	Keynotes, Panel Discussion, and Virtual Closing Ceremony
	1 - 2 PM	In-person only	Lunch
	2 - 5 PM	In-person only	In-person Presentations
Thu, Apr 30	9 AM - 8 PM	In-person only	Tour of Melaka, including the Vocational Center

Conference Registration

Prices are shown in USD	Through February		Through March		Through April
	In-person	Virtual	In-person	Virtual	In-person	Virtual
Non-Member	$360	$240	$390	$270	$430	$310
Professional Member	$310	$200	$340	$220	$380	$260
Student/Retired Member	$230	$150	$250	$170	$290	$210
Vendor Table or Virtual Booth	$550	$270	$580	$320	$620	$400
Optional Professional Development Institute	$120	$100	$120	$100	$120	$100
Optional Monday Tour	$60	N/A	$60	N/A	$60	N/A
Optional Thursday Tour	$150	N/A	$150	N/A	$150	N/A

Group Discounts

Group Size	Discount
3 - 9	5%
10 - 19	10%
20 - 49	15%
50 or more	20%

If you plan to register for a group discount, please contact Marilyn@AsiaPacificCDA.org for the registration process.

Optional Extras

Professional Development Institute (PDI): The 3-hour PDI by Dr. Roberta Borgen provides a more in-depth learning experience, where you will have the time to really learn the skills and content.
Optional Tours: On Monday, visit the Autism Café for lunch and see how the needs of autistic workers have been accommodated in a comfortable atmosphere. Then take a short bus tour of Kuala Lumpur. On Thursday, visit Melaka, a city built by the Portuguese. Begin at the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre, where technology and compassion go hand in hand to help workers recover and reintegrate. Then tour the old city and enjoy dinner at one of their famous restaurants. The image shown is the Malacca Straits Mosque.

CEU Clock Hours Available: All presentations at this 2-week conference will be recorded, so you may earn CE Hours by either attending a session or listening to a recorded session. You may earn up to 40 CE Clock Hours.

Refund policy: Registration opens December 15. Registrations that are cancelled at least 4 days prior to the event can be refunded. After that time, there are no refunds. Note: There are no processing fees for switching from In-person to Virtual. Only the additional cost will be charged for switching from Virtual to In-person.

2026 APCDA Hybrid Conference

April 20 - 30, 2026
Universiti Malaya
Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia

[In-Person] PDI: Beyond The Basics: A Reflective Approach To Career Development For Diverse Clients By Dr. Roberta Borgen And Dr. William Borgen

April 27, 2026 09:00 - 12:00
Fee: $120.00
Seats Remaining:83

Beyond the Basics: A Reflective Approach to Career Development for Diverse Clients

Join this session for a deeper dive into working effectively with clients who navigate life differently. Begin by reflecting on your own context – exploring how your layers of diversity, bias, and assumptions shape the practitioner-client relationship. Consider how these dynamics can either foster empathic, authentic connection or create barriers to trust. Leave equipped to assess in culturally responsive ways, surfacing what’s working (and what’s not) across complex cases. Learn to balance immediate, basic needs with lifelong career development strategies. Support clients in moving forward within dynamic environments by collaborating with a “village” of career influencers, customizing interventions to meet diverse needs, and advocating for systemic change when necessary.

Dr. Roberta Borgen (Neault), CCC, CCDF, President of Life Strategies Ltd., is an award-winning author, speaker, researcher, career counsellor, and counsellor educator with over four decades of relevant experience, across 6 continents and more than 75 countries. Roberta's strengths lie in her professionalism, infectious enthusiasm for empowering individuals and organizations, and "hands-on" experience working with diverse groups of people. Currently serving on the Board of Directors for the Asia Pacific Career Development Association, as a regional correspondent for the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance, and on the National Certification Advisory Committee for Career Certification in Canada, Roberta has received several international awards for her contributions and leadership. Roberta speaks, consults, and writes extensively on working with diverse clients. She is the author of Career Development for Diverse Clients: Beyond the Basics.

Dr. William Borgen, Professor Emeritus, University of British Columbia, has extensive experience conducting research and developing programs regarding life transitions and career development. His work has been translated and adapted for use in Bhutan, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, and Sweden. An award-winning counsellor and counsellor-educator, he received the Outstanding Educator of Career Professionals award by the Asia Pacific Career Development Association (2020) and served on the Board of Directors of the International Association for Educational and Vocational Guidance (2011 – 2019).

[Virtual] PDI: Beyond The Basics: A Reflective Approach To Career Development For Diverse Clients By Dr. Roberta Borgen And Dr. William Borgen

April 27, 2026 09:00 - 12:00
Fee: $100.00
Seats Remaining:96

Beyond the Basics: A Reflective Approach to Career Development for Diverse Clients

Optional Monday Tour: Kuala Lumpur City Tour

April 27, 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $60.00
Seats Remaining:80

In this tour, you will visit the Autism Café Project, where founder Mr. Mohd Adli Yahya will share how the café empowers autistic youth through great food and meaningful work. Enjoy a tasty lunch, then head into central Kuala Lumpur to explore iconic sights like the Petronas Twin Towers, the scenic riverfront, and the nearby National Mosque.

Read here for more information on the Kuala Lumpur City Tour.

Optional Monday Tour: Cyberjaya

April 27, 2026 13:00 - 16:00
Fee: $45.00
Seats Remaining:93

Explore Cyberjaya, Malaysia’s own Silicon Valley, located just 34 km south of Universiti Malaya. Visit Multimedia University, a hub for future-driven communication and research, then stop by Cyberview, the tech developer shaping Cyberjaya’s innovation ecosystem. Wrap up the trip at Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the national agency leading Malaysia’s digital-economy growth since 1996.

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Optional Thursday Tour: Melaka

April 30, 2026 09:00 - 20:00
Fee: $120.00
Seats Remaining:79

Melaka, a UNESCO World Heritage city, is one of Malaysia’s top destinations for history, culture, and food lovers. The city is filled with colonial landmarks, museums, temples, and charming shophouses. You’ll begin with a tour of the SOCSO Rehabilitation Centre, which offers comprehensive vocational training to help individuals return to independent living and work. After the visit, enjoy Melaka’s historic heart—Jonker Street, A Famosa, Stadthuys, St. Paul’s Hill, and the Baba & Nyonya Heritage Museum. Don’t miss Melaka’s unique Peranakan culture and its famous dishes like Nyonya laksa, chicken rice balls, and cendol.

Read here for more information on the Melaka Tour.

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2026 APCDA Hybrid Conference

Event Workshops

[In-Person] PDI: Beyond The Basics: A Reflective Approach To Career Development For Diverse Clients By Dr. Roberta Borgen And Dr. William Borgen

[Virtual] PDI: Beyond The Basics: A Reflective Approach To Career Development For Diverse Clients By Dr. Roberta Borgen And Dr. William Borgen

Optional Monday Tour: Kuala Lumpur City Tour

Optional Monday Tour: Cyberjaya

Optional Thursday Tour: Melaka

Optional Thursday Tour: Industry Tour

Upcoming Events